Unnamed country lane, Shingle Street

Shingle Street in Suffolk is a place where the ordinary and the unexplained can collide. On a typical day in March 2008, Prison Officer Heidi Hawley was driving to work when her attention was caught by what she initially thought was an Alsatian dog that had run out in front of her car. She stopped to investigate, climbed up an embankment to follow the animal, and was surprised to find it was a large fawn coloured cat with striking green eyes. The cat seemed just as curious, pausing to look at Heidi before swiftly running off, leaving her with a vivid memory of an extraordinary encounter.

Brandon House, Brandon

Brandon House in Suffolk has a rather intriguing history of paranormal activity. Back in 1965, a teenager hanging out on the site caught a glimpse of a short figure moving across a room. It was a pretty odd sighting, and what's more, strange noises were also reported in other parts of the building. An officer stationed at Lakenheath who lived at the house described the presence as not being frightening at all.

Lakenheath Air Force Base, Lakenheath

Lakenheath Air Force Base in Suffolk is home to a rather unusual ghost story. In the spring of 1951, a phantom hitchhiker was spotted along the perimeter road. The ghostly figure was dressed as a RAF pilot and was picked up by an American policeman. However, when the policeman turned to ask the pilot for details, he had vanished into thin air just minutes later. This bizarre incident has left many wondering about the story behind the phantom pilot.

Plantation, Farthing Drove

In the rural Suffolk settlement of Farthing Drove, a most intriguing poltergeist case was reported back in 1949. At a property known as Plantation, residents were plagued by an unseen entity that seemed to take great delight in causing mischief. The spirit, which was blamed for spoiling milk and removing garments from washing lines, was eventually so troublesome that an exorcist was called in to try and put an end to the disturbances.

Near Brandon Road, Lakenheath

Lakenheath Airfield is home to a ghostly presence that's been seen walking across the airfield on bright moonlit nights. This eerie apparition is believed to be that of an Australian pilot who lost his life when his bomber crashed during the Second World War, in 1945. The ghost has been spotted by numerous people over the years, and its haunting presence is a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by airmen during wartime. On certain nights, when the moon is full and the airfield is quiet, the ghostly pilot can be seen making his way across the runway, a fleeting glimpse of a life cut short.

Aspel Farm, Beck Row

Aspel Farm in Beck Row, Suffolk, is home to a rather unsettling legend. One evening, a group of locals were making their way along the road when a huge talking figure suddenly materialised in front of them. The figure, described as being of enormous size, uttered the ominous words 'Don't fear me, fear what follows me' before vanishing into thin air. The witnesses were left shaken, and their fear was compounded when a massive gust of wind swept past them just seconds later.